Need a little advice, please.
May 2, 2012 07:34:32 #
MHORN
Loc: Middle Tennessee
The "Cinco de Mayo" moon is this Saturday night and I need advice on settings. I have a Nikon d5100 and a 55-200mm lens. Any suggestions on settings to photograph said moon would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
May 2, 2012 08:51:31 #
Since this is a full moon, the light reflection from the sun is going to be nice and strong so initially you might stay at 100 ISO and adjust shutter to 125 or 250. A setting of F/16 or higher is recommended. Take about 50 shots varying your settings and then pick and choose with careful PP.
Just my thoughts that I will use if no clouds in the NH area.
Sarge
Just my thoughts that I will use if no clouds in the NH area.
Sarge
May 2, 2012 09:06:04 #
May 3, 2012 13:12:04 #
MT is correct if the Moon is to be the main subject of your shots. If, on the other hand, you want a somewhat larger than normal rendering as part of a pastoral scene, then the lens you cite should do, if you keep it above the 100mm mark.
May 3, 2012 13:47:24 #
These settings were suggested in a previous thread. With a 300mm lens, at f16, iso 200, shoot 1/200th. At ISO 400, shoot 1/400th, still at f16.
May 5, 2012 11:12:51 #
MHORN
Loc: Middle Tennessee
Thanks for all the suggestions. I picked up a 55-300 mm lens yesterday and I will try the suggested settings.
Thanks again. I will post results.
Thanks again. I will post results.
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